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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 479.72 and 309.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 479.72 and 309.89 is: 427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 479.72 = 309.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/479.72 = 309.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 479.72 × 309.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 148,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,662.40/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.49

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